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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.36, 310.89 and 91.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.36, 310.89 and 91.74 is: 137.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.36 : 310.89 = 91.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.36/310.89 = 91.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.36x = 310.89 × 91.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.36x = 28,521.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,521.49/207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.55

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